Genesis G70
| Genesis G70 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Genesis Motor (Hyundai) |
| Model code | IK |
| Production | September 2017 – present |
| Model years | 2018–present (Middle East) 2019–present (North America) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer (pre-facelift) Luc Donckerwolke (facelift)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
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| Layout | |
| Platform | Hyundai M2 |
| Related | Kia Stinger |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,835 mm (111.6 in) |
| Length | 4,685 mm (184.4 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
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The Genesis G70 is a compact luxury car made by Genesis since 2018.
History and features
[change | change source]The Genesis G70 was previewed by the New York concept at the New York International Auto Show in 2016.[5] The car was later launched in 2017 in the global launch event in olympic park in Seoul.[6] The car was designed by Peter Schreyer that worked previously in Audi and developed later the Kia Stinger (that shares its platform with the G70).[7] The car has a 2.0 liter a 2.5 and a 3.3 turbo liter V6 gasoline engines and a 2.2 liter diesel engine with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 8-speed automatic transmission.
In 2020 it was facelifted in North America. The facelift was praised but in South Korea it was criticized with some people saying the pre-facelift was better.
Shooting Brake version
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The Genesis G70 has a Shooting Brake version made mainly for Europe and launched in May 2021.[8] It was later put on sale on the same year.[9] in June 2022 it was launched in South Korea.[10] The Shooting Brake version has a 2.0 liter turbocharged gasoline engine and a 2.2 liter diesel engine with only a 8-speed automatic transmission.
Markets
[change | change source]The Genesis G70 is sold worldwide its sold in North America, Australia, South Korea and other regions while the Shooting Brake version is sold in Europe and South Korea.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Luc Donckerwolke and the International Team Behind the Design of the Genesis G70". MotorTrend. 2017-10-27. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
- ↑ Attwood, James (2021-05-12). "New Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is Europe-specific estate". Autocar. Haymarket Media Group.
- 1 2 "Genesis G70 faster, lighter than Kia Stinger GT". Motoring.com.au. 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
- ↑ Silvestro, Brian (2018-03-09). "The 2019 Genesis G70 Is Getting a Six-Speed Manual". Road & Track. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
- ↑ Capparella, Joseph (2016-03-01). "Genesis New York Concept: Subdued-Looking Sports Sedan Previews an Upcoming 3-series Rival". Car & Driver. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
- ↑ "Genesis Newsroom". www.genesisnewsusa.com. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
- ↑ Szymkowski, Sean (2017-04-18). "Genesis G70 to be faster, lighter than Kia Stinger GT". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
- ↑ "The G70 Shooting Brake is the first Genesis designed for Europe". 《TopGear》. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Revealed in Full, and We Want One". 《CarAndDriver》. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ↑ "2022 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake (car review)". EXHAUST NOTES. Retrieved June 10, 2022.